[ProAm]

> The government and military must be more forthcoming with information here.

No, we do not need need social media arm chair quarterbacks dealing with national defense based issues....

> Establish a single and authoritative line of communication.

None of this affect most citizens they have no need to be informed unless necessary.

> Failing to get ahead of the narrative gives the appearance of uncertainty and confusion.

Politics in war time is always messy. Lets let them focus on the task at hand.

[ahtihn]

> None of this affect most citizens they have no need to be informed unless necessary.

It's always necessary to keep citizens informed. The government and by extension the military exists to serve citizens.

[bboygravity]

> Politics in war time is always messy. Lets let them focus on the task at hand.

Or: without "messy" politics (political censorship and manipulation of the people) you can't have wars.

[ProAm]

In an ideal world absolutely. But war and violence is foundational bedrock of humanity, it will never go away.

[tommica]

In that case, maybe humans should go away then